EU: Shelled Walnut Market 2025

Shelled Walnut Market Size in the EU

The EU shelled walnut market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 20% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Shelled Walnut Production in the EU

In value terms, shelled walnut production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of shelled walnuts decreased by -5.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +47.5% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 25%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, shelled walnut exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major exporters of shelled walnuts, together comprising 79% of total exports. Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +44.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest shelled walnut supplier in the European Union, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 15% share.

In Germany, shelled walnut exports increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+2.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+12.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 11%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Shelled Walnut Imports

Imports in the EU

Shelled walnut imports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, shelled walnut imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany was the key importer of shelled walnuts in the European Union, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near 35% of total imports in 2022. Spain (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together held near 38% share of total imports. The following importers - Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Greece (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up 18% of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of +12.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+28.8%), the Czech Republic (+23.7%), Romania (+16.9%), the Netherlands (+13.9%), Belgium (+10.8%), Italy (+9.5%), Austria (+8.5%), Spain (+8.4%), Greece (+8.0%), France (+4.5%) and Sweden (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +28.8% from 2012-2022. Germany (+7 p.p.), the Netherlands (+3.1 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Spain and France saw its share reduced by -2.4% and -5.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported shelled walnuts in the European Union, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled +10.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+6.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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